Falling over whilst running last Monday, I rolled on my right shoulder, got up and continued. Over the next few hours, my shoulder stiffened and became increasingly painful. How did the rest of the week panRead More…
The study of pain and the experience of pain are vastly different. To understand the science of pain is to know concepts rather than what it is like. Having my own pain gives me a differentRead More…
Bono’s arm — Anyone who has read Bono’s recent post will know that he believes that he may not play his guitar again. As a rock and roll icon, this is a strong message that revealsRead More…
The unfortunate Thiago Motta of Italy suffered what appeared to be a hamstring injury just minutes after coming onto the pitch last night. The Euro 2012 finalists were already under severe pressure from the dominant Spanish team when heRead More…
When we sustain an injury or experience a painful condition, our movement changes. In the early stages this can be obvious, for example we would limp having sprained an ankle. Sometimes the limp, medically termed an ‘antalgic gait’,Read More…